Space Fence
Abstract
The Space Fence effort will develop a system of ground-based sensors to replace the aging Air Force Space Surveillance System (AFSSS), a Very High Frequency radar operational since 1961. By using higher radio frequencies in conjunction with radar transmitters and receivers co-located at sites dispersed worldwide, the Space Fence will provide timely detection of smaller orbiting objects, primarily those in low-earth orbit (LEO). As a result, it will greatly expand the uncued detection and tracking capacity of the Space Surveillance Network, from just under 20,000 to up to 100,000 objects, while working in concert with other network sensors. This effort is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration, because it is developing a new system of ground-based sensors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 65A009_0604425F_5_3600_PB_2012
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